TagSustainable Aviation Fuels(67)
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2026-06-12Aviation has a climate problem a Moses Lake refinery may help fix it
Twelve’s sustainable jet fuel plant on Wednesday in Moses Lake. Twelve uses renewable electricity, water and CO2 to create its “E-Jet” jet fuel. (Nick Wagner / The Seattle Times) By Lauren Rosenblatt Seattle Times business reporter MOSES LAKE — A startup-style company developing a greener way to produce jet fuel using carbon dioxide, water and -
2026-06-09KLM operates passenger flight to Germany with a blend of synthetic kerosene
Today, in collaboration with INERATEC, MB Energy, and Hamburg Airport, KLM Cityhopper operated a passenger flight between Amsterdam and Hamburg using a 5% blend of synthetic kerosene (e-SAF). This is the first passenger flight to Germany using this fuel. With this, KLM once again demonstrates that flying on e-SAF is technically possible, despite the current challenges -
Air France Airbus A350-900 Refueled with SAF at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
An Air France Airbus A350-900 (registration F-HTYI) is being refueled on the tarmac by a Total 'Biocarburant Aérien Durable SAF' (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) tanker truck. Ground crew in high-visibility gear oversee the fueling operation under overcast skies, likely at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. -
2026-04-02
EPA Boosts Biofuel Mandates in Final Renewable Fuel Standard Rule for 2026-2027
Highlights The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a rule setting record-high levels for U.S. blending of biofuels. EPA estimates the rule will require a 60 percent increase of biodiesel and renewable diesel production and use compared to 2025 levels. This Holland & Knight alert summarizes policy changes in the final rule and their -
2025-12-10Sustainable Aviation Fuel Use at a Washington State International Airport: Regional Air Quality Benefits
A University of Washington research team examined the air quality benefits of using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at a Washington State international airport, covering activity during the year 2024. The report, prepared by the Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences and submitted in December 2025, analyzes how SAF adoption can reduce harmful emissions in the surrounding region. It offers findings relevant to policymakers, airport operators, and communities concerned about the environmental impact of aviation fuel use. -
2025-12-092026 state legislative agenda
The Port of Seattle's 2026 State Legislative Agenda, adopted December 9, 2025, outlines the Port's advocacy priorities for the 60-day legislative session running January 12 to March 12, 2026. Among its aviation-related goals, the Port seeks to restore state funding for aircraft noise mitigation that was cut in 2025, ensure state noise programs align with federal and Port efforts, and push the Commercial Aviation Working Group to set firm deadlines and produce actionable recommendations. The agenda was developed with input from Port staff, commissioners, and community representatives of the SEA Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART) Committee. -
2025-12-09
2026 state legislative agenda
A Commission agenda memorandum requesting adoption of the Port of Seattle’s 2026 State Legislative Agenda and authorization for staff to advocate during the 2026 legislative session. The agenda covers priority areas including economic development, tourism, childcare, aviation, sustainable aviation fuel, and the StART committee priorities. It reflects the Port’s values around responsible spending, decarbonization, maritime -
2025-10-14Barriers-to-Implementing-SAF-in-MA-Institute-for-Policy-Studies
A report examining the barriers to implementing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Massachusetts, authored by Neil Rasmussen and Chuck Collins from the Institute for Policy Studies. The report analyzes challenges and obstacles facing SAF adoption in the state. -
2025-07-23Greenhouse gas accounting procedures may overlook bio-derived aviation fuel
by University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Editors’ notes Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Low carbon fuel policies are intended to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from transportation. However, rigid carbon intensity (CI) accounting procedures in current policies may limit CI responsiveness across candidate sites and facilities. Work published in the journal ACS Sustainable Resource -
2025-06-242025 State Legislative Session Review
The Port of Seattle's 2025 State Legislative Session Review summarizes key outcomes from Washington's 105-day legislative session, which addressed a $10–$15 billion budget deficit through new revenue measures. For Sea-Tac Airport, notable developments include funding for sustainable aviation fuel research and infrastructure, a $134k allocation for aircraft noise repair and replacement program operations, and a $1 million sweep of noise-related repair and replacement grants to the general fund. Several environmental and emissions-related bills affecting airport and maritime operations did not pass but are expected to be reintroduced in 2026.